How does a water sensor work and why connect one to your Wichita Falls smart home?

One minor leak at your property can cause significant issues and thousands in damage. You must protect against this danger; thankfully, there’s a straightforward way to do so. A water sensor is an effective, simple, and budget-friendly solution. Learn how they work and why you should connect water sensors to your Wichita Falls smart home.

How water sensors protect Wichita Falls homes

Water penetrates homes in many ways, whether from a broken appliance, plumbing problem, weather-related event, or simple human error. No matter how it happens, you must know right away, and this is where water sensors come in. But how exactly do they work? 

The majority of water sensors are conductive and function with a pair of electrodes. When water enters the area between the electrodes, an electrical link is established, setting off your alarm. You’ll also discover capacitive sensors that release an electrical field. When water reaches the conductive areas of these sensors, the field is interrupted, and your alarm triggers. Optical sensors using infrared LED light are an additional possibility.

Some water sensors give you more

A few specialized water sensors give you even more defense as they feature integrated temperature sensors. This is a helpful way to prevent frozen pipes. If there’s a severe drop in temperature, you’ll know immediately. Taking steps before pipes burst will protect you from flooding and exorbitant repair costs.

Why connect water sensors to your Wichita Falls smart home? 

When water problems occur, you need to be notified at once. You can reach this goal by connecting water sensors to your smart home. Whether you’re home to hear the alarm or somewhere else, you’ll get an automatic alert on your cell phone. As an additional backup, your 24/7 monitoring specialists will be notified. Every moment is critical in a water emergency to limit the destruction and disruption to your life.

Where should you install water sensors?

Any spot at risk of water infiltration is an ideal place for water sensors. Think about installing in these areas:

• Bathrooms: Attach close to tubs or at the back of toilets.
• Basements: Water commonly seeps into lower levels through cracked walls or because of heavy rain or broken sump pumps.
• Near water heaters or appliances: Any water-utilizing appliance might over time leak.
• Under sinks: Water sensors are ideal for detecting leaky pipes in place hidden from view.
• Attics: Identify roof leaks early and avert costly repairs.

Install water sensors with your Vivint smart home

Give your property the robust protection it deserves with advanced components from Vivint. Our water sensors in Wichita Falls integrate with your Vivint cell phone app to deliver automatic notifications whenever your alarm goes off. You also benefit from integrated temperature sensors to avoid frozen pipes. Explore the smart home tools available in Wichita Falls by reaching out to (940) 209-1266 today.